Based on whose side you're on, either Ortiz exaggerated the injury, or it was more severe than let on.

Was it a wise move on Ortiz's part or a sign of more setbacks this season if he's re-signed? Of course at this point, no one knows for certain, but, at age 36, injuries will undoubtedly begin to creep in after years of wear and tear.

Signing Big Papi to another big money contract could pose a huge risk if Ortiz isn't healthy enough to last another full season.

Is He Worth the Price Tag at This Point?

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This past season, Ortiz was paid a whopping $14,575,000 for one year.

Of course, Ortiz has to be given the benefit of the doubt considering his injury, but another huge contract—even if it is just a year—is not worth having your big money player just sit out for most of the year while your team wallows in misery.

Ortiz will turn 37 in November, and at this point, there's no way he should be paid anywhere near that much considering the climate the team is in.

Sure, Papi is worth the price tag if you're a fringe contender, but for the Sox, they're better off letting him walk.

There is no sense in giving Ortiz a big contract after a season the Sox just had—unless of course you wanted to sell tickets rather than win ballgames.

From a business standpoint, it would make sense signing Ortiz to bring fans to games, but if they're serious about ensuring their money is well spent, they should either try to get him to settle for less, or just let someone else pay him altogether.